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bashsbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Hunger Pangs is marketed as a steamy and fun satire of paranormal romance, and I feel like it delivered well on that promise. The chemistry between Nathan and Vlad is a joy to read - and the chemistry with Ursula, too, though I wish there had been more wit her. Some of the political critiques were eye-rollingly heavy-handed, but they weren't wrong. Nathan's disabilities were handled really well, and I'd love to see more heartthrob werewolf doms with arm braces and hearing aids. The sexy scenes were also a lot of fun and very engaging.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Blood, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
-If you aren't interested in sexual content, there is another edition of this book without it; it has a blue cover.maybephasing's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, War, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Ableism, Blood, Alcoholism, Biphobia, and Cursing
secretsparrow's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
With art and humor, Demorra creates a rich, character-filled fantasy world modeled off Victorian Britian complete with aristocrat vampires, scottish-inspired werewolves, and veterans of a far-of war in a desert kingdom. Demorra uses this familiar backdrop to create a work of romantic satire and scathing social critique in a way that reminds me of Terry Pratchett's beloved Discworld. In fact, Demorra's book is perhaps best described as a blend of Pride and Prejudice, Guards! Guards!, and Dracula - which sounds like an impossible mix of genres for an author to pull off, but is one that Demorra has managed to great affect. From the first attention‐gripping prologue to the last joke, Hunger Pangs never relents in its humor, honestly, and heart, and is a delightful read from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Xenophobia
Minor: Cursing and Police brutality
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